Advocates Toolkit

Why advocate? You CAN make a difference!  You have a right to have your voice heard. Getting involved is easy–here are some ways you can make a difference:

• Find and Contact your legislators:
  Connecticut Network (CT-N) puts you in touch with your State legislators.  Or find and contact State and Federal legislators through Project Vote Smart. 
   
• Register to vote and then vote!  You can download voter registration forms here.
   
• Tips to Effective Advocacy
  • Stay up-to-date on issues:
    Read CABHN Fever, Mapping Change, and other publications. Attend CABHN meetings. Schedule a presentation by CABHN or LARCC. For the latest information, see our state policy issue page and national policy issue page.
  • Tips on Talking with Your Legislator
  • Tips on Writing a Letter to the Editor
  • A Guide to Getting Your Legislator to Listen
• Be involved...take part in upcoming events
    
• Get others involved
  Talk to your friends, co-workers, neighbors, and newspapers.

Related Links

• CT General Assembly
• CT Office of Fiscal Analysis
• CT Office of Legislative Research
• Project Vote Smart can help you to find your elected officials
• U.S. Congress

Toll-Free Numbers for Elected Officials in Connecticut:

• Governor Dannel Malloy:1-800-406-1527
• House Democrats: 1-800-842-1902
• House Republicans: 1-800-842-1423
• Senate Democrats: 1-800-842-1420
• Senate Republicans: 1-800-842-1421